(SPEEDWAY 1) EDINBURGH have won the Premier League Play-offs and will meet Belle Vue over two legs for a place in the 2010 Elite League.The Monarchs beat King's Lynn and will now host the Aces at the Scotwaste Arena on Saturday with the return in Manchester on Monday.Belle Vue manager Chris Morton said: "We are certainly not taking anything for granted because they are racing in a lower division than us."
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MICK Bratley is expected to seek a fresh challenge after announcing he is leaving Elite League Peterborough.The Panthers co-promoter will step down after next Monday's Midland League trip to Wolverhampton.He said: "After much deliberation I've decided to stand down. I would particularly like to thank the Peterborough supporters, sponsors and track staff for the support they have given me throughout my time at the club."
(SPEEDWAY 3)LAKESIDE will be without Joonas Kylmakorpi for the second leg of the Knockout Cup Final at Coventry on Friday.The Finnish rider has undergone an operation to take metalwork out of his elbow - but Hammers boss Jon Cook remains confident of defending their 23-point lead.Cook said: "We have a host of options during the night and the team are doubly determined to finish the season with silverware."(SPEEDWAY 4)BERWICK have added Lee Complin, Kenny Ingalls and Elite League star Ben Barker to the line-up for their Bordernapolis individual event on Saturday.They join British Champion Chris Harris amongst the field for a meeting to be run on a handicap system, with normal admission prices applying.Owner John Anderson said: "That's a thank-you to our marvellous supporters, because without them we couldn't have done anything this year."
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NEWPORT have already confirmed two riders as they look to make progress up the Premier League table next season.Swedish youngster Jonas Andersson has signed for the Wasps after a late-season stint this year, and New Zealander Grant Tregoning is promoted from the club's National League squad.Promoter Steve Mallett said: "We will not dilly-dally in announcing our team plans. 2010 has surely got to see us enjoy better fortunes."(FIXTURES)THURSDAY OCTOBER 22:16-LAP CLASSIC: Ipswich 7.30DANIEL GIFFARD FAREWELL: Redcar 7.30FRIDAY OCTOBER 23:ELITE LEAGUE KO CUP FINAL 2nd leg: Coventry v Lakeside 8pm PREMIER LEAGUE KO CUP FINAL 1st leg: Edinburgh v King's Lynn 7.30 KENNY SMITH MEMORIAL: Scunthorpe 7.30 NATIONAL LEAGUE GRAND FINAL 1st leg: Plymouth v Bournemouth 7.30SATURDAY OCTOBER 24:YOUNG SHIELD FINAL 1st leg: Rye House v Workington 7pm PROMOTION/RELEGATION RACE-OFF 1st leg: Edinburgh v Belle Vue 7pmBORDERNAPOLIS: Berwick 7pmNATIONAL TROPHY: Weymouth v Plymouth 7.15SUNDAY OCTOBER 25:YOUNG SHIELD FINAL 2nd leg: Workington v Rye House 3pm PRIDE OF THE POTTERIES: Stoke 3pm NATIONAL TROPHY: Buxton v Plymouth 3pm
